Ability to Respond Total:17 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:Rhynchophorus palmarum was first recorded in San Diego County in 2011 and has slowly expanded its range in Ca. Research and control methods are on going.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Larvae may be transported in palm packing material, green waste, or nursery stock. Adults are strong fliers.
3
Spread Amount
Native to Central and South America, and has spread unrestricted to southern U.S. border.
2
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Pest of date palm and likely to significantly reduce yields or kill trees. Feeds on a variety of fresh fruits including avocado, banana, citrus, mango, and papaya. Nematode vector
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Pest of several ornamental palms and landscape plants. Nematode vector
3
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
14
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Pheromone-based trapping available, but residence in tree can make detection difficult.
3
Control
Attract-and-kill technique and pesticides applications are most effective control methods
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
CDFA B-rated pest
3
Control
CDFA B-rated pest
3
Outreach
CDFA B-rated pest, strong outreach material available
